Breastfeeding vs. Formula-Feeding: Effects on Early Childhood Immune Health

Authors

Nicole L. Taylor, Fort Hays State University, Dept. of NursingFollow
Gavin C. Tuttle, Fort Hays State University, Dept. of NursingFollow
Grace A. Theurer, Fort Hays State University, Dept. of NursingFollow

Abstract

Objective: Collect and analyze data to compare benefits/risks of breastfeeding/formula-feeding on immune systems through early childhood.

Design: Pragmatic Experimental Comparative Effectiveness Research

Setting: Hays Medical Center Pediatrics

Participants: 300 newborn babies – through first 8 years

Results/Conclusions: Data collection and results pending

Faculty Advisor

Christine Hober

Department/Program

Nursing

Submission Type

online only poster

Date

3-20-2024

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

Recommended Citation

Taylor, Nicole L.; Tuttle, Gavin C.; and Theurer, Grace A. (2024) "Breastfeeding vs. Formula-Feeding: Effects on Early Childhood Immune Health," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2024, Article 135.
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2024/iss2024/135